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Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:06 PM May 2018

I dig this board!

I started lurking here during the Bush years, prolly '03? Didn't start posting till prolly '05. Lost my info and re-signed up in 11 I think. Anyhoo, I've laughed, I've cried. I've met people who've become friends, and fellow music lovers and musicians who have become deeper friends. (In both cases, y'all know who you is!) I've met animal lovers with kindred spirits that I adore. I've argued and agreed. I've fought, and thought, and changed my mind.

But at the center of it all, there's a community. A beautiful, diverse community of people of all races. All creeds. All types of sexuality. All ages and all levels of education. WE are America my brothers and sisters. WE are the ideal that this nation was founded on. We may not always get along. We may fight each other tooth and nail (especially during the primaries jesusfuckingchrist and I'm just as guilty). But we're all fellow travelers united by our love of what this country really stands for.

It's not taking care of those who don't need help. Not exclusion based on color, religion, sexuality, etc. It's a sense of justice. For all. It's a sense of I am my brothers keeper. It is a sense of protecting the weakest among us. It is a sense of Yes We Can build a better society.

I'm proud to be member of such a community. Maybe I'm a little too deep in my cups and being sappy, but I dig this board.

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I dig this board! (Original Post) Glamrock May 2018 OP
What board? underpants May 2018 #1
Leave it to you underpants..... Glamrock May 2018 #3
😜 underpants May 2018 #13
There's never a 2 X 4 around when you need one A HERETIC I AM May 2018 #4
Most boards I know that can stand the weight of opinions are 2x8" or better. erronis May 2018 #37
He's referring to the DU smorgasbord ProudLib72 May 2018 #9
Wait, Glamrock May 2018 #19
Do you know the secret handshake to get in? ProudLib72 May 2018 #47
Hahahaha Glamrock May 2018 #48
... Uncle Joe May 2018 #34
That's just wrong Joe.... Glamrock May 2018 #41
We're all only "six degrees" away from getting spanked Glamrock Uncle Joe May 2018 #42
Nice! Glamrock May 2018 #45
Or getting your ass kicked by you-know-who jpak May 2018 #60
I dig having you here as a member. Aristus May 2018 #2
Awwww man! Glamrock May 2018 #5
See you tomorrow night, then. Aristus May 2018 #8
Yes yes! Glamrock May 2018 #17
I love your little drinking buddies meme Haggis for Breakfast May 2018 #75
If you're talking about this... kag May 2018 #82
Lock glam up lock glam up lock glam up TEB May 2018 #6
In the words of the late Elvis Presley. Glamrock May 2018 #12
Sorry bro it was a deplorable moment TEB May 2018 #14
Me too. MontanaMama May 2018 #7
I hear you, my dear Glamrock, and boy howdy, I sure agree! CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #10
Thanks Peggy! Glamrock May 2018 #16
Well, I did post the one I wanted for the contest! CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #23
I'll have to go back and find it. Glamrock May 2018 #27
Aw...you're a sweetie! CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #43
You're gonna have to help me out mama. Glamrock May 2018 #49
I just now looked at the entry thread........ CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #53
Is this the Mexican restaurant where the four of us had lunch? DFW May 2018 #58
That it is, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #72
What a beautiful uplifting post malaise May 2018 #11
Maybe it's the rum talking (ahem) Glamrock May 2018 #15
Hehehehehhe malaise May 2018 #18
just curious jodymarie aimee May 2018 #29
I don't know. Glamrock May 2018 #33
Alcohol runs in my family jodymarie aimee May 2018 #40
Going on 47. Glamrock May 2018 #44
You got time jodymarie aimee May 2018 #50
I get where you're coming from. Glamrock May 2018 #54
K&Freakin'R!!....... (Freakin', 'cause I've been trying to clean up my language) nt Guy Whitey Corngood May 2018 #20
Oh baby, Glamrock May 2018 #21
K&R... spanone May 2018 #22
Always baby! Glamrock May 2018 #46
It's a magnificent forum. Center of the universe. byronius May 2018 #24
You are so right! Ohiogal May 2018 #25
Doh! Glamrock May 2018 #30
K&R SammyWinstonJack May 2018 #26
We're just regular people RandySF May 2018 #28
You don't give yourself enough credit brother. Glamrock May 2018 #31
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2018 #32
Thanks for being here Joe! Glamrock May 2018 #35
... Uncle Joe May 2018 #36
Far out! ✌🏻 Floyd R. Turbo May 2018 #38
Here's to brother Floyd and his early rock n roll posts! Glamrock May 2018 #39
K&R BlueJac May 2018 #51
What was your screen name in the previous incarnation? rock May 2018 #52
Same. Glamrock May 2018 #57
I'll have what you're having. SunSeeker May 2018 #55
I owe my sanity to DU lunatica May 2018 #56
Ain't it? Glamrock May 2018 #59
Nice of you to say. I feel the same way, but haven't expressed it (lately). FailureToCommunicate May 2018 #61
Noice! Glamrock May 2018 #62
Didn't these guys have a song out called Haggis for Breakfast May 2018 #76
Oh yes! Very deep lyrics. Classic high brow British posh band... FailureToCommunicate May 2018 #78
Ah yes, Haggis for Breakfast May 2018 #85
You dig it? Do you dig rock & roll, too? Honeycombe8 May 2018 #63
You are part of what makes this board a place to dig Glamrock and I dug your righteous rant lunasun May 2018 #64
Amen sister! Glamrock May 2018 #65
My ass ain't so grassy it's muh legs lunasun May 2018 #73
Whoa! Glamrock May 2018 #80
A much appreciated post trickyguy May 2018 #66
It is certainly a comfort to have such diversity and compassion here. Ferrets are Cool May 2018 #67
I agree! Miigwech May 2018 #68
This made me happy! Alliepoo May 2018 #69
My pleaure! Glamrock May 2018 #70
Wonderful post!! Duppers May 2018 #71
Thanks duppers! Glamrock May 2018 #81
This site is always way ahead of the TV news. KrazyinKS May 2018 #74
Well said... Snackshack May 2018 #77
Me, too! MaryMagdaline May 2018 #79
Yeah, it's great to find a place on the internet not overrun with trolls, memes, 12 year-olds, and Oneironaut May 2018 #83
k and r!!! niyad May 2018 #84

erronis

(14,955 posts)
37. Most boards I know that can stand the weight of opinions are 2x8" or better.
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:03 PM
May 2018

Nothing like a 2x4 or a 1xanything. Maybe for a baby stroller but not some of the wheelbarrows of manure that are carted around here everyday.

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
9. He's referring to the DU smorgasbord
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:12 PM
May 2018

We were trying to keep it a secret, but since you asked...

11am to 2pm Mondays through Thursdays

Uncle Joe

(58,112 posts)
42. We're all only "six degrees" away from getting spanked Glamrock
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:15 PM
May 2018

and some of us not that much so take this seriously.

Haggis for Breakfast

(6,831 posts)
75. I love your little drinking buddies meme
Thu May 17, 2018, 09:52 PM
May 2018

Where did you find that ? LMJB or Whidbey or Bremerton, perhaps ??

kag

(4,076 posts)
82. If you're talking about this...
Fri May 18, 2018, 09:36 AM
May 2018


It's in the DU smilies collection. (Sorry for butting in.) It's one of my favorites along with...

and

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
12. In the words of the late Elvis Presley.
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:14 PM
May 2018

Turrible! I pour my drunken heart out.Expose my soul.And brother TEB wants ta lock me up! There's,no justice in the world (shaking fist at sky)!

MontanaMama

(23,242 posts)
7. Me too.
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:12 PM
May 2018

I appreciate the folks who know more than I do about lots of things. I appreciate the humor and the heated debates and minds willing to remain open to my thought processes. It isn't perfect and that's okay. There's a wealth of experience here. I didn't find this board until October 2016. It has saved my sanity - or at least whatever is left of it.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,308 posts)
10. I hear you, my dear Glamrock, and boy howdy, I sure agree!
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:12 PM
May 2018

This is one hell of a community!

We're family.

And in this crazy, fractured world, that truly matters.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
16. Thanks Peggy!
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:18 PM
May 2018

You're absolutely right.

Still waiting on those pics of your Mexican restaurant by the way....

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,308 posts)
23. Well, I did post the one I wanted for the contest!
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:28 PM
May 2018

I have another one or two, but they will stay hidden unless we get to post another one for the contest. This happens sometimes when there aren't enough entries.



Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
49. You're gonna have to help me out mama.
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:24 PM
May 2018

I went back to the thread announcing it,and that ain't it. Can you send me a link?

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,308 posts)
53. I just now looked at the entry thread........
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:38 PM
May 2018

And the very first photo, titled "El Gringo" is mine!

I have posted other threads, but the first photo in the current contest is mine.

DFW

(54,057 posts)
58. Is this the Mexican restaurant where the four of us had lunch?
Thu May 17, 2018, 06:04 PM
May 2018

And, by the way, be prepared for revenge at our favorite Greek place. Steve 2470 was our guinea pig, and he seems to have survived.

malaise

(267,834 posts)
11. What a beautiful uplifting post
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:13 PM
May 2018

at a time when folks can't take one more breaking story about the leader of the kakistocracy.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
15. Maybe it's the rum talking (ahem)
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:17 PM
May 2018

But ya know, I get so much from coming here. Just thought I might be a smaller man and admit my appretiation.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
33. I don't know.
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:57 PM
May 2018

I'm Irish?
I'm polish?
I'm Scottish?
I live in a hotel 4 days a week?
I'm a rock n roll singer?
I can't smoke weed anymore?
I like too?

Take your pick. But I gotta say, you're kinda harshing my buzz darling.


Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
44. Going on 47.
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:18 PM
May 2018

Never lost a job. Never got a DuI. Never been arrested. Never had alcohol poisoning.

I've been in bands with alcoholics and I'm not that guy. I realize I could become that guy. Truth is, I'm a pothead and having to give it up has been difficult. Not proud of it, but it is what it is. And yeah, I drink often. But i dont drink lots. When was the last time you saw, me, slurring my typing.

Seriously though, i appreciate the concern. You just displayed the sentiments i tried to convey in my post and i love you for it.

 

jodymarie aimee

(3,975 posts)
50. You got time
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:34 PM
May 2018

I was still drinking at your age...and it was part and parcel of my day...but it doesn't go on forever. I watched my parents have a "party" every nite, but they got into their 80s and then that was it. She is still alive at 87. He 90.

I am on an Allman Bros jag reading everything I can get my hands on....I saw them in 1970 if SF, and could take them or leave them as a band. But the history fascinates me. Duane dead at 24 riding drunk, and ditto Oakley. Gregg with the liver deal...My brother and best pal are primo musicians, and they didn't do what Duane and Gregg did... they are pretty straight now, and thin, and play all the time. I can send you a video of Frank..

I am always curious about people...I am not gonna say I love you, but have one for me tonite !!

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
54. I get where you're coming from.
Thu May 17, 2018, 05:39 PM
May 2018

And I hope I'm not being some kinda awful trigger for ya. It's more about being who I is and honest than trying to offend or hurt anyone when I say I've had a few, dig?

And the Allmans, yeah they had problems I'll never have.

But definately send the vid, love to see it!


Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
21. Oh baby,
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:26 PM
May 2018

Not necessary with this guy. I unleashed a,screed yesterday that woulda made sailors blush.


But thanks nonetheless!

Ohiogal

(31,669 posts)
25. You are so right!
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:38 PM
May 2018

We are the REAL Americans, Glam, you nailed it! Boy you're getting profound in your old age!

(ducking)

Seriously, it's very encouraging to read everyone's posts here and know that not one of us are alone in our frustration with the government and the state of the country today.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
30. Doh!
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:49 PM
May 2018

You better duck sister! That was just uncalled for! Not only are you dealing with a white male, you're dealing with a rock singer. Have you any idea the size and fragility of the ego here?


In all seriousness,you're second paragraph (the polite one,ahem ) is why I posted. You nailed it on the head.

RandySF

(57,661 posts)
28. We're just regular people
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:45 PM
May 2018

As important as I pretend to be, I’m just a regular comic book reading husband, dad and politics junkie working a mediocre job and doing what I can for Team Blue.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
31. You don't give yourself enough credit brother.
Thu May 17, 2018, 04:51 PM
May 2018

You're smarter than the regular people. Or at a minimum,more engaged. That's what makes this board so great. That and conscience.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
56. I owe my sanity to DU
Thu May 17, 2018, 06:01 PM
May 2018

Like you I lurked for years but for some reason one day I felt the need to respond one day.

I owe much to this place. My sanity being just one part.

Haggis for Breakfast

(6,831 posts)
76. Didn't these guys have a song out called
Thu May 17, 2018, 10:01 PM
May 2018

"Mama mama, weer all crazee now ?"

And "Run Runaway ?"

And "Cum on feel the noise ?"

And "Skweese me pleese me ?"

They were a laugh riot.

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
64. You are part of what makes this board a place to dig Glamrock and I dug your righteous rant
Thu May 17, 2018, 06:40 PM
May 2018

the other night.

There can't be more of them than us

trickyguy

(769 posts)
66. A much appreciated post
Thu May 17, 2018, 06:48 PM
May 2018

no matter what part of DU you belong to.
You beautifully expressed many of my own thoughts.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,063 posts)
67. It is certainly a comfort to have such diversity and compassion here.
Thu May 17, 2018, 06:50 PM
May 2018

I've never met anyone here, but I feel as though I know many of you.

Alliepoo

(2,196 posts)
69. This made me happy!
Thu May 17, 2018, 07:07 PM
May 2018

Hey Glam- I’m fairly new here, lurked for a while and then I joined this fabulous group. I don’t post a lot but I have to tell you it made me really happy to read your post!! Thank you!!

Duppers

(28,094 posts)
71. Wonderful post!!
Thu May 17, 2018, 07:39 PM
May 2018

You have articulated what we are about so well.

Glam, you're a jewel. Hi to yer buddy Zeppelin.

KrazyinKS

(291 posts)
74. This site is always way ahead of the TV news.
Thu May 17, 2018, 08:33 PM
May 2018

I read posts and information on this site sometimes a year ahead of when it becomes news on the TV! Really!

Snackshack

(2,540 posts)
77. Well said...
Thu May 17, 2018, 10:07 PM
May 2018

... very true, could not agree more. I enjoy your post. Thank you for the trips down a musical memory lane 🙂

This site/forum does offer a slice of sanity in what is otherwise a very chaotic time.

Oneironaut

(5,462 posts)
83. Yeah, it's great to find a place on the internet not overrun with trolls, memes, 12 year-olds, and
Fri May 18, 2018, 10:19 AM
May 2018

alt-right 4chan frat douches. DU is like a sanctuary from the rest of the garbage on the internet. That’s the problem with Reddit - posts can be upvoted, so people paste the same shitty memes over and over to get upvote points.

DU tends to have older participants, so there’s more maturity here in general than the rest of the internet. People do fight with each other, but it’s 99% better than the rest of the internet.

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