Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

[Grizzled]

Morning folks

32F, cloudy, and apparently fixing to snow. Only up three times last night which qualifies as a good night these days.

Another that thought the SB was a really good game. My condolences to Jake Moody.

 

[Old 97]

Good morning ALL!!!
Loved the photo Bill!!
Flo, could I please get the number eight off the breakfast menu?
Mystery breakfast sandwich, with mystery side and a known beverage?
Okay. Coffee please.
Yeah, it's what I want.
Keep snapping your chewing gum and I'll chase you with a valentine.

 

[migalyto]

Back when I still had a memory, I remember seeing Alan Parsons listed as the recording engineer on at least one Beatles album recorded at Abbey Road. It meant nothing at the time other than just another engineer. Then I saw his name again on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and I began to take notice of his other work, including Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat". Much to my surprise, I soon afterwards heard the first Alan Parson's Project album and I was a fan immediately. He always managed to have long-forgotten musicians guest on albums. Besides "Sirius/Eye in the Sky" on his 6th album, I particularly liked "Psychobabble" on the same album in the early 80's.

Why do you think Time never got much radio play? At least I dont remember hearing it a whole lot. It is one of my most favorite songs, and the lyrics and meaning were so well written, plus it was very catchy!

I always heard Eye in the Sky, and Games People Play, but hardly ever Time.

 

[NYC_George]

While we're on the subject of music. This girl Donna Oxford I don't know if Willie ever heard of her, but she can defiantly play the plano. She doesn't miss a note.
Swal

 

[ctclibby]

Rather eclectic mix of musical tastes, but most are on my playlist as well. Exceptions are Chemical Romance and Hot Chocolate.

Like Willie I also got on to Alan Parsons and bought three albums ( Turn of a Friendly Card '80, Eye In the Sky '82 I: Robot '77, so the time circa '82. Of course, bought them for only one song. Skip 40 or so years down the road and almost all of the songs on each album are good.

Some of my fav's that are not listed: Dire Straights ( Money for Nothing), Journey ( Wheel, Don't stop, Lights) , Free ( Heart Breaker), Heart ( many of those ), Steely Dan ( many of those ) and even BTO ( Taken care of Business, Seen nothing yet )... the list goes on. Styx, Tom Petty, Norman Greenbaum ( only one there ), Bad Finger and choke; Aerosmith. Van Halen's rendition of Oh, Pretty Woman is up there also; besides others.

Like most of y'all, have many CD's and Vinyl - probably over 1000. Back when I was at Camp Smith, HI I heard 'Nights in White Satin' some time in December - still brings a tear to the eyes. Ya, that and Arlo Gutherie's Alice's Restaurant long version come Thanksgiving: for whatever reason that was.

Don't know what I would do without music!

Later

 

[migalyto]

Like Willie I also got on to Alan Parsons and bought three albums ( Turn of a Friendly Card '80, Eye In the Sky '82 I: Robot '77, so the time circa '82. Of course, bought them for only one song. Skip 40 or so years down the road and almost all of the songs on each album are good.

Some of my fav's that are not listed: Dire Straights ( Money for Nothing), Journey ( Wheel, Don't stop, Lights) , Free ( Heart Breaker), Heart ( many of those ), Steely Dan ( many of those ) and even BTO ( Taken care of Business, Seen nothing yet )... the list goes on. Styx, Tom Petty, Norman Greenbaum ( only one there ), Bad Finger and choke; Aerosmith. Van Halen's rendition of Oh, Pretty Woman is up there also; besides others.

Like most of y'all, have many CD's and Vinyl - probably over 1000. Back when I was at Camp Smith, HI I heard 'Nights in White Satin' some time in December - still brings a tear to the eyes. Ya, that and Arlo Gutherie's Alice's Restaurant long version come Thanksgiving: for whatever reason that was.

Don't know what I would do without music!

Later

Funny you mention Styx: They are one of my all time favorites as well!

When I was in 6th grade, and just getting started in music, Mr Roboto was huge. I was walking home from school shortly after that song came out and hit a garage sale on the way home. They had a bunch of albums for $.50. One of the albums they had for sale was Paradise Theater. I bought it not knowing really who they were, and instantly became a fan.

My future BIL was such a fan, they named my niece Lorelei.

 

[Texas Hobo]

Good morning, all! A cool,49 degrees this morning. Frost predicted for tomorrow morn. This morning it would appear quite a few of forum members can use a prayer or two. Prayers and best wishes for you guys having an unwanted burden. "May God give you the strength, Amen."

Super bowl - I thought it a good game, especially since it wasn't a rout by either team. Overtime was the best part.

Intros - While it isn't keyboard, my favorite was the intro to Long Cool Woman by The Hollies. I grew up in the 50's and 60's era music. So I would always be hunting the "oldie's stations rather than the newer rock. As my kids got interested in music, I got to like a few of the new stuff. Eagles, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, The Hollies, Credence Clearwater even a number from Reverend Horton Heat.

Willie - You're probably right, the lack of stairs certainly made it easier and faster. But even the windows all seemed to fit exactly right, no sanding or filing. The one surprise after opening the box, was the statement in the directions, that it was intended to be a building toward the back of the layout. The fact that there are no details on the back, doors, windows or trim work, confirm this. I did put a billboard on the back so as to make it look better from the back.

STAY SAFE
LATER

 

[chadbag]

I've always like the Alan Parson's Project Edgar Alan Poe album

 

[ctclibby]

Funny you mention Styx: They are one of my all time favorites as well!

When I was in 6th grade, and just getting started in music, Mr Roboto was huge. I was walking home from school shortly after that song came out and hit a garage sale on the way home. They had a bunch of albums for $.50. One of the albums they had for sale was Paradise Theater. I bought it not knowing really who they were, and instantly became a fan.

My future BIL was such a fan, they named my niece Lorelei.

Mike: Still think that Cornerstone was the best Styx album. Well, at least it was my first.

Later

 

[bnsf971]

Good afternoon. It's windy and 80.
Giving notice went pretty much as expected. The service manager acknowledged this would never have happened if they had paid me for any of the countless hours' of time I spent working for free.
I just spent the last half hour performing onboarding for the new company. Most of the stuff was pretty standard, but there were a couple of things I raised an eyebrow at. It "looks" like a bunch of CYA on their part. I did sign the pay schedule and guarantee. My last day here is Friday, my first day there is the 19th.

George, good luck with what's going on with your wife. I went through very similar things with my wife.

 

[Old 97]

 

[Boris]

Just for the fact I wouldn't of guessed the older group would of used Facebook quite as much as shown.

I read that Facebook was becoming a "Senior Dominated" Social Media, with younger people migrating to other platforms.

Not for nothing, Tom's data indicates that interest in the hobby increases as participants age, because they have more time / money than younger people. That's been rather typical during my involvement. Young families have many more demands for time and money than older folk.

 

[Smudge617]

sausage biscuit

Dare I ask ??

 

[kbkchooch]

Dare I ask ??

Pretty much this pic says it all. Some add egg and cheese with it, not to be confused with sausage gravy and biscuits , aka a southern delicacy!

 

[-Possum-]

Afternoon folks, its sunny with a bit of breeze, currently 56. Feels rather pleasant! Running solo today at work, bossman isn't feeling to well.

Had a nice rain this past weekend, along with some lightning....One bolt ended up hitting one of the big trees in the yard and completely destroyed it. Damn shame considering it was at least 60 years old. Me and my dad spent the rest of Saturday and part of Sunday cleaning it up, still a ways to go and its still way too wet to bring the tractor in the yard.

 

[Espeefan]

I read that Facebook was becoming a "Senior Dominated" Social Media, with younger people migrating to other platforms.

Not for nothing, Tom's data indicates that interest in the hobby increases as participants age, because they have more time / money than younger people. That's been rather typical during my involvement. Young families have many more demands for time and money than older folk.

We doing “the hobby is dying“ thing again? Yawn….ZZZZZZzzzzz.… . I agree. The data follows the spenders. Our club has had no problem attracting younger members. Lots of young guys at Amherst and other shows. Lots of younger members at the layouts there. I hear the same stuff from the slot car guys, the diecast collectors, the coin collectors, and to some degree from the aircraft modelers. Hobbies aren’t going anywhere but the heaviest interest is from the demographic with the most disposable income. That’s pretty much how it’s always been, hasn't it?

 

[NorthBrit]

Good evening all. I became rather ill on Thursday. A long story short; spent a long weekend in hospital due to having pneumonia on a lung. Just arrived back home 2000 hrs. Told 'I Must Take It Easy'. I think I shall heed the advice.

The 49s lost!!! I shall hide in the corner.

 

[NorthBrit]

We doing “the hobby is dying“ thing again? Yawn….ZZZZZZzzzzz.… . I agree.

A slow news week. I know let's bring out the 'old chestnut' the hobby is dying. It always bring a reaction.

 

[santafewillie]

Why do you think Time never got much radio play? At least I dont remember hearing it a whole lot.

I always heard Eye in the Sky, and Games People Play, but hardly ever Time.

I actually only listened to the radio on the commute to and from work, so I didn't really notice. Once home it was albums! It might have been that it came out as a single between "Games..." and "Eye..." that kept it from being played as much.

I've always like the Alan Parson's Project Edgar Alan Poe album

That was the first album and that one got me hooked

 

[chadbag]

Mike: Still think that Cornerstone was the best Styx album. Well, at least it was my first.

Later

I'm partial to "The Grand Illusion". All the "original" Styx is good though.