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Post by alamo54us on Jun 10, 2008 8:43:51 GMT -6
Hello all: Jim B here. I host an Alamo history forum (also on proboards) and a recent discussion of the new Donovan book in one of our "off topic" areas prompted a renewed interest in the LBH. I'm currently reading "A Terrible Glory", have a few other Custer related titles in my library, and I'm looking forward to learning more about the subject. It seems a lot of us Alamo guys also have an interest in LBH. What is it about last stands? JB
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Post by biggordie on Jun 10, 2008 8:54:22 GMT -6
Jim B.:
Last Stands are never, ever, finished.
Welcome to the forum. We have several Floridians here, including the Administrator, and a couple of other knowledgeable gals and guys from your neck of the woods [are there woods in Florida?]. It is remotely possible that you might learn something here, but don't be hesitant to post your own thoughts. About the Custer fights, I mean. Mostly we are receptive to input without commenting adversely upon it. Mostly.
Gordie
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Post by BrokenSword on Jun 10, 2008 10:47:14 GMT -6
Gordie - "...Last Stands are never, ever, finished..."
No truer words were ever spoken. Custer's has been going on for 132 years now... and STILL counting.
Jim B. Welcome, and don't mind me. I'm drunk, that's all. Just don't tell my parole officer. Okay?
BS
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Post by Diane Merkel on Jun 10, 2008 11:00:15 GMT -6
He's also full of BS, but don't let that deter you. He's from Georgia. 'Nuff said.
Welcome, Jim! I'm up in the Panhandle, the Other Florida.
I'm glad you enjoyed Jim's book. It's great to know that it is kindling interest in LBH. As you said, it's amazing how many people who are involved in LBH love the Alamo.
Please give us a link to your boards!
Diane
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Post by biggordie on Jun 10, 2008 11:21:58 GMT -6
I forgot to ask, in all my enthusiasm over welcoming Jim B. [BS just loves Jim B.], what is this Alamo that everybody is so gaga over? Does it have anything to do with that rent-a-car outfit? Was it the rent-a-car's last stand?
Gordie
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Post by BrokenSword on Jun 10, 2008 11:42:23 GMT -6
Diane - "..He's also full of BS, but don't let that deter you. He's from Georgia. 'Nuff said..." Dear Landlady, you mean... you... you don't... don't believe every word I speaketh? Mr. Muffin and Poochie can sense my sadness now. I will add only that, in Georgia, we know which side of the charcoal we belong on. At least, which side we prefer to be on. It's been hotter than the hinges of hades here for the past week. If this keeps up (along with our usual 9,000% humidity), I will have to shed my buckskin jacket. B(usy) S(weating)
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Post by BrokenSword on Jun 10, 2008 12:12:17 GMT -6
Gordie - "...I forgot to ask, in all my enthusiasm over welcoming Jim B. [BS just loves Jim B.], what is this Alamo that everybody is so gaga over? Does it have anything to do with that rent-a-car outfit? Was it the rent-a-car's last stand?..."
I believe you may be confusing 'The Alamo' with 'Steve Alaimo'. Given your music industry background, I am surprised yet can understand your confusion. As best as I can recall, Steve had something of a hit with, 'Every Day I Have To Cry Some' (or some title such as that), and was involved in the movie - 'Wild Angels.' (Not to be confused with 'wild angles' which some here have as explanation for what happened on June 25, 1876)
BS P.S. Jim Beam indeed used to be my refreshment of choice, until I discovered tequila. Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker, Old Taylor, Jack Daniels - heck- ALL them old men are good! But, we mustn't confuse Poochie the bartender.
M
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Post by clw on Jun 10, 2008 12:17:29 GMT -6
JB ~ I'm sure you know enough to ignore anyone who questions whether there are woods in Florida, even after seeing pictures of my back forty. And the other one's ALWAYS under the influence of SOMETHING.
With those caveats... welcome!
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Post by Scout on Jun 10, 2008 12:48:38 GMT -6
Hey Jim. I did a cover of for 'The Alamo Journal ' several years back. The wife and I go to San Antone on a regular basis and it's the best and mostest fun city in Texas. Lots to do there although my favorite pass time there is eating tamales and drinking beer. I also made trip down to Goliad and checked out what they knew down there. S
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Post by biggordie on Jun 10, 2008 12:51:10 GMT -6
I differentiate between jungles and woods. And living rooms and chicken coops.I am an equal-opportunity differentiator.
I am more familiar with the Johnny Rivers version Of Every Day I Have To Cry [and actually know all the lyrics]. I do remember Steve Alaimo from some of those go-go TV shows, where the chicks all did the Monkey and the Mashed Potatoes. I do not, however, remember the names of the shows - I was too busy ogling the chicks.
Gordie
I had me a girl, and yes I really loved her. Every night you know I was thinkin' of her. But you can't mix love with money - 'cause if you do it's got to hurt somebody. And every day I have to cry some..........
Gordie
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Post by BrokenSword on Jun 10, 2008 13:20:32 GMT -6
clw- "... I'm sure you know enough to ignore anyone who questions whether there are woods in Florida, even after seeing pictures of my back forty.
I rise in defense of my virtual pal Big Gordie. Every time we hear of Florida - it's burning down - or up - depending on one's perspective. I have seen the vast forests of huge trees in The Great White North, so I understand his question. PhotoShop can do amazing things to images of the back forty. Just look at Russell Crowe's chest in 'Gladiator.'
And the other one's ALWAYS under the influence of SOMETHING..."
Well, what can I say about THAT? My affection for all of the ladies here, is the influence I am under. Diane (the Goddess), Bab (the Pureheart), Elisabeth (the Worshiped), Alfuso (the Sureshot), Tricia (the Firecracker) and yes.. oh yes!.. clw (the Desirable of desirables) keep me in line around here. I would gladly attempt to sweep any of them off of their feet, but for the great conundrum: Why would I inflict myself on any lady that I liked?
Sigh. It's a problem. The pain, the pain.
MR. MUFFIN! POOCHIE! Set 'em up, boys!!
BS
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Post by alamo54us on Jun 10, 2008 14:21:56 GMT -6
Thanks all for the warm welcome! I think the original version of "Everyday I Have To Cry" may have been by Arthur Alexander (who also cut "Anna", covered by the Beatles early on), at least that's the earliest version I have. Sorry for the digression; I spent a lot of years in the record business in a former life. Diane, you can find our humble forum at www.alamostudies.com. We're a friendly bunch and you're all welcome to jump in. We tend to avoid discussions on the Alamo movies and focus more on the history, primarily because so many other sites were discussing the films. Expertise and input would be especially welcome on the "New Custer Book" thread under "General History" but feel free to post in any of the Alamo areas of interest as well. Thanks again for the greetings. I'l probably lurk a while and try and get a little more up to speed on the subject! Jim
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Post by alfuso on Jun 10, 2008 21:12:55 GMT -6
Welcome, Jim! I'm up in the Panhandle, the Other Florida. Diane Also known as Baja Georgia. alfuso In Dunedin, Central West Coast FL
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Post by Diane Merkel on Jun 10, 2008 23:07:24 GMT -6
alfuso, that's one of the nicest things we've ever been called.
Gordie, was Steve Alaimo . . . no, that was Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon. Never mind. . . .
BS, you once referred to Poochie as Pooshie, the one who fixes your Margaritas. Which is it? Pooshie when he wears the cute little pink boa around his neck and Poochie when he wears the spike collar? Just curious.
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Post by BrokenSword on Jun 11, 2008 8:32:37 GMT -6
"...BS, you once referred to Poochie as Pooshie, the one who fixes your Margaritas. Which is it? Pooshie when he wears the cute little pink boa around his neck and Poochie when he wears the spike collar? Just curious. ..."
Dear Just Curious -
It's Poochie (hard 'ch' as in: church), before the Margaritas, and it's Pooshie (a sliding 'sh' as in: shush) AFTER Margaritas.
Poochie's boa is coral - NOT pink! We hate pink. Poochie prefers the diamond studded collar on his nights off, when he goes out, and only wears the spiked collar when he stands by me at the edge of the pit in the cellar.
Mr. Muffin doesn't like the cellar. When I call down into the pit, "It puts... the lotion... ON!" the scurrying and shuffling noises coming from the darkness below, make him nervous.
BS
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