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Today being the 34th anniversary of his death I was wondering what your your favorite song or
movie might be. Do you like him and his music? Also do you have a good, bad, or sad story to tell.

Here's mine; My mom worked for a RCA record factory in northern N.J. in the 1960's she loved him.
At one point we had all his albums in the house. She worked the midnight shift most. When they were
pressing his albums they would play the album throughout the whole building. Along with my brothers
and sisters we pretty much grew up with Elvis. My best memories was when ever a new movie came out
she would load us up in my dads '58 Rambler station wagon and take us to the local drive-in movie to
watch it. She would let us kids watch it sitting on the roof rack in our pj's and sleeping blankets.

I like all his songs and movies, one of my favorite songs is MOODY BLUE:smile:


PS to JD and Noma hope this gets the " the dead back on track" :biggrin:......cubby

Hii Cubby


I always liked Elvis from when i can remember him when i was about 10 years old, wish i would have gotten to one of his concerts but never made it. I would like to go to Nashville and see grace-land and the grand old opera.A lot better then the soaps that are on here ..:laughing:

cubby said:

Today being the 34th anniversary of his death I was wondering what your your favorite song or
movie might be. Do you like him and his music? Also do you have a good, bad, or sad story to tell.

Here's mine; My mom worked for a RCA record factory in northern N.J. in the 1960's she loved him.
At one point we had all his albums in the house. She worked the midnight shift most. When they were
pressing his albums they would play the album throughout the whole building. Along with my brothers
and sisters we pretty much grew up with Elvis. My best memories was when ever a new movie came out
she would load us up in my dads '58 Rambler station wagon and take us to the local drive-in movie to
watch it. She would let us kids watch it sitting on the roof rack in our pj's and sleeping blankets.

I like all his songs and movies, one of my favorite songs is MOODY BLUE:smile:


PS to JD and Noma hope this gets the " the dead back on track" :biggrin:......cubby

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IMO Elvis, and every other departed celebrity most of all MICHAEL JACKSON, means ZERO ZIP ZILCH to me. Why gives a flying, flipping bleep about someone who did nothing with their life except sing or act or perform for entertainment? Ditto for departed sports stars, I have no interest whatsoever about anybody who was an overpaid, overhyped prima donna who could throw, hit, kick or catch a ball. Ditto for any other existing entertainers and sports stars. The lowest paid teacher, fireman, or janitor does more for the public good that the whole passel of entertainers and sports figures that are for some inane reason worshipped by so many people.

There I said it and I am glad.

JDgreen said:

IMO Elvis, and every other departed celebrity most of all MICHAEL JACKSON, means ZERO ZIP ZILCH to me. Why gives a flying, flipping bleep about someone who did nothing with their life except sing or act or perform for entertainment? Ditto for departed sports stars, I have no interest whatsoever about anybody who was an overpaid, overhyped prima donna who could throw, hit, kick or catch a ball. Ditto for any other existing entertainers and sports stars. The lowest paid teacher, fireman, or janitor does more for the public good that the whole passel of entertainers and sports figures that are for some inane reason worshipped by so many people.

There I said it and I am glad.

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But, JD - why not tell us what you REALLY think?

Never an Elvis fan, myself. Neither were my parents - or anyone I knew. I appreciate what he did for music, but never cared for the music he made. Same for the Beatles. Never liked them, either, although I aknowledge the contribution they made to music. Which is usually overblown by about 4000%.

twall said:

But, JD - why not tell us what you REALLY think?

Never an Elvis fan, myself. Neither were my parents - or anyone I knew. I appreciate what he did for music, but never cared for the music he made. Same for the Beatles. Never liked them, either, although I aknowledge the contribution they made to music. Which is usually overblown by about 4000%.

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Have never understood why people idolize public figures. The only actress I actually admire is Kyra Sedgewick on "The Closer" but that is mainly because she is HOT....she earns $350,000 per episode which I think is a farce, most people don't make that much in ten years and she and other entertainment figures get paid that for a few day's work. Flipping insane, IMO.

JDgreen said:

Have never understood why people idolize public figures. The only actress I actually admire is Kyra Sedgewick on "The Closer" but that is mainly because she is HOT....she earns $350,000 per episode which I think is a farce, most people don't make that much in ten years and she and other entertainment figures get paid that for a few day's work. Flipping insane, IMO.

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Look what they do with all that money, too - many times, they get drugs and get DEAD. :frown:

hey JD I agree 100%.All too often we idolize those who do nothing but for themselfs.They get rich and "famous" for their own self serving sense of importance.I do'nt know why we think someone that can hit a baseball or throw a ball through a hoop or can sing a song or is so handsome or beautiful is so much better than the average guy or gal.I think a cop or a soldier serving in combat ,a fireman or a nurse caring for the sick,a doctor that saves a life or any other number of professions that somehow do'nt rate the importance or status of an Elvis or LeBron are heads and shoulders above the tallest Bball player.The lowely PFC that falls on a grenade to save his buddies is more a hero than a Michale Jackson or someone born into royality.Maybe thats why so many "stars" have behavior problems because they look at theirselfs and either believe they are so much more or they see they are just like everyone else.anyway Elvis was a good singer in his own way ,do'nt think that he could act worth a hoot and for all his fame and fortune I would'nt have wanted to be him...russ

173abn said:

hey JD I agree 100%.All too often we idolize those who do nothing but for themselfs.They get rich and "famous" for their own self serving sense of importance.I do'nt know why we think someone that can hit a baseball or throw a ball through a hoop or can sing a song or is so handsome or beautiful is so much better than the average guy or gal.I think a cop or a soldier serving in combat ,a fireman or a nurse caring for the sick,a doctor that saves a life or any other number of professions that somehow do'nt rate the importance or status of an Elvis or LeBron are heads and shoulders above the tallest Bball player.The lowely PFC that falls on a grenade to save his buddies is more a hero than a Michale Jackson or someone born into royality.Maybe thats why so many "stars" have behavior problems because they look at theirselfs and either believe they are so much more or they see they are just like everyone else.anyway Elvis was a good singer in his own way ,do'nt think that he could act worth a hoot and for all his fame and fortune I would'nt have wanted to be him...russ

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Well said, Russ. Not well punctuated, but well said. :biggrin:

173abn said:

hey JD I agree 100%.All too often we idolize those who do nothing but for themselfs.They get rich and "famous" for their own self serving sense of importance.I do'nt know why we think someone that can hit a baseball or throw a ball through a hoop or can sing a song or is so handsome or beautiful is so much better than the average guy or gal.I think a cop or a soldier serving in combat ,a fireman or a nurse caring for the sick,a doctor that saves a life or any other number of professions that somehow do'nt rate the importance or status of an Elvis or LeBron are heads and shoulders above the tallest Bball player.The lowely PFC that falls on a grenade to save his buddies is more a hero than a Michale Jackson or someone born into royality.Maybe thats why so many "stars" have behavior problems because they look at theirselfs and either believe they are so much more or they see they are just like everyone else.anyway Elvis was a good singer in his own way ,do'nt think that he could act worth a hoot and for all his fame and fortune I would'nt have wanted to be him...russ

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Thanks Russ, you took the words right out of my mouth, but you said them better.

And one of the reasons I have such contempt for overpaid, overhyped entertainers and sports figures is that the main reason they earn so much (in many cases) is because of ADVERTISING, which I hate with a passion. Much of the money they earn is because of the constant barrage of stupid, long winded inane commercials on tv and radio. What kind of moron goes out and buys a pair of (fill in the name) shoes just because (fill in the blank) endorses them? IDIOTS !!!!

Hey Muhammad, I didn't call any LMF members "Idiots or morons". Hope you noticed that.

BTW, Russ, I believe it was you that wanted to see my Rolex. Here she is:

twall said:

Well said, Russ. Not well punctuated, but well said. :biggrin:

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Who gives a flying, flipping, BLEEP about punctuation when it's the WORDS that really matter? But maybe, Twall, with your so called "poor language skills" you may be trying to improve on them....:laughing::laughing::laughing::thumbsup:

twall said:

BTW, Russ, I believe it was you that wanted to see my Rolex. Here she is:

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"SHE".......:confused2::confused2::confused2:

JDgreen said:

Who gives a flying, flipping, BLEEP about punctuation when it's the WORDS that really matter? But maybe, Twall, with your so called "poor language skills" you may be trying to improve on them....:laughing::laughing::laughing::thumbsup:

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Here I am, trying to forget the past round here, and be all Sesame Street, and you gotta go and bleep all over another thread. :tongue:

Don't MAKE me get all Elmo's Happy Birthday Party on you...........

JDgreen said:

"SHE".......:confused2::confused2::confused2:

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It's an un-needed expense I just HAD to call my own - why WOULDN'T it be a "she"? :tongue:

Should we be talking about Elvis on here, he did and died from drugs.:wink: Won't we be sending the wrong message to all that kids the read this forum.:biggrin::laughing::laughing:
Just had to stir the pot.:laughing:

bakerg said:

Should we be talking about Elvis on here, he did and died from drugs.:wink: Won't we be sending the wrong message to all that kids the read this forum.:biggrin::laughing::laughing:
Just had to stir the pot.:laughing:

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You know what, you are absolutely right, and I am ashamed for being part of this drivel.....:ashamed:

Now, the 8-year olds who are looking for a quality mower to buy will be scarred for life! Think of the poor kids when they make the request of poor old grampa:

"No, paw! Just read me the 'critter' thread ONE more time......."

Then grampa, with little child on knee, must slog through the absolute FILTH and numerous ABHORRANCES contained in EVERY THREAD! The anguish! The folly! Why do we torment them so? We should all be spanked and sent to our rooms without supper, I say!

twall said:

You know what, you are absolutely right, and I am ashamed for being part of this drivel.....:ashamed:

Now, the 8-year olds who are looking for a quality mower to buy will be scarred for life! Think of the poor kids when they make the request of poor old grampa:

"No, paw! Just read me the 'critter' thread ONE more time......."

Then grampa, with little child on knee, must slog through the absolute FILTH and numerous ABHORRANCES contained in EVERY THREAD! The anguish! The folly! Why do we torment them so? We should all be spanked and sent to our rooms without supper, I say!

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I knew I could get you going.:laughing::laughing: LMF is alive and well.:thumbsup:

bakerg said:

I knew I could get you going.:laughing::laughing: LMF is alive and well.:thumbsup:

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Thanks, bakerg. :wink:

When I literally LOL at my own post, I'm back to my old self............:laughing:

bakerg said:

Should we be talking about Elvis on here, he did and died from drugs.:wink: Won't we be sending the wrong message to all that kids the read this forum.:biggrin::laughing::laughing:
Just had to stir the pot.:laughing:

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And I thought I was good at sarcasm and satire....WELL SAID!!! :thumbsup::laughing:

JDgreen said:

And I thought I was good at sarcasm and satire....WELL SAID!!! :thumbsup::laughing:

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Oh, you buttkiss - you just want his Massey.........:biggrin:

:thumbsup: :laughing: :biggrin: No trouble here !
Never liked elvis, agree about high paid sports figures, and actors. No telling how many children believed that school was not important because they were going to be a _______ player, rock star, or movie star. :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

twall said:

Oh, you gluteusmaximussmooch - you just want his Massey.........:biggrin:

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BKBrown said:

:thumbsup: :laughing: :biggrin: No trouble here !
Never liked elvis, agree about high paid sports figures, and actors. No telling how many children believed that school was not important because they were going to be a _______ player, rock star, or movie star. :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

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WHAAATTTT? I thought the ambition for many was to be a crack dealer, pimp, or lady of the night....can't say the "W" word here, right?

twall said:

Oh, you buttkiss - you just want his Massey.........:biggrin:

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No, mine (tractor) is bigger than his. It's BK's Ventrac I really want.

JD,
Glad you like it, but I'm going to be selfish here and keep it.
Just changed the oil for the first 25 hours (also did it at 17.5)
I just can't help myself when it comes to changing oil.

BKBrown said:

JD,
Glad you like it, but I'm going to be selfish here and keep it.
Just changed the oil for the first 25 hours (also did it at 17.5)
I just can't help myself when it comes to changing oil.

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Smart guy...when I wonder about delaying changing oil I think back to the Fram commercial (back when they made decent filters)

"You can pay a little more now, or a lot more later...." SO TRUE !!!!

BKBrown said:

I guess we should take the oil changing thing to another thread (is there one already ?).

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THOUSANDS of them but nobody cares what the grumpy, nasty old fart with the poor vision has to say.

I've been out doing one of my favorite chores...mowing.Twall you hit me low with the punctuated word.I will try to do better.I think you said that your Rolex is a fake,how can you tell?It sure looks genuine.anyways it's a really nice piece.And BK you do have a sweet machine...russ

173abn said:

I've been out doing one of my favorite chores...mowing.Twall you hit me low with the punctuated word.I will try to do better.I think you said that your Rolex is a fake,how can you tell?It sure looks genuine.anyways it's a really nice piece.And BK you do have a sweet machine...russ

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IMO that Rolex is the real thing, and it's Twall that is the fake.....:laughing::laughing:

cubby said:

Today being the 34th anniversary of his death I was wondering what your your favorite song or
movie might be. Do you like him and his music? Also do you have a good, bad, or sad story to tell.

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I was too young to be a fan, and my parents too old. Go figure! :laughing:

But his was probably the first celebrity death I can remember. I was around for the earlier Morrison, Hendrix, and Joplin deaths too, but at that point I was way too young to care or be aware of them. Elvis I remember.

173abn said:

I've been out doing one of my favorite chores...mowing.Twall you hit me low with the punctuated word.I will try to do better.I think you said that your Rolex is a fake,how can you tell?It sure looks genuine.anyways it's a really nice piece.And BK you do have a sweet machine...russ

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Russ,

It's really HARD to tell - that's the whole point. The "biggies" are subtlties at best. The font on the datewheel, the size and font of the printing on the face, the length of the 'Coronet' (crown) spikes - it's tough to tell if you don't know. The laser-etched 'RolexRolexRolex' on the rehaut (the thing that looks like a spacer ring between the face and the glass) does not line up right (the the X in Rolex should line up with every hour marker on the right hand side of 6, the R should line up with every marker on the left), the Coronet is etched at 12 on the rehaut doesn't line up, and the "serial number" (they all have the same serial number :laughing etched at 6. There is a laser-etched tiny little crown on the inside of the crystal (glass) at 6 per the genuine, but the gen should only be visable under UV light with a loupe (mine is seen with the naked eye under a regular lamp).

I have an old rep from the 90's that looks so fake, ANYONE could tell. It's in bad shape, so no pics of it. Sorry. It even had a quartz movement! (NO Rolexes are quartz - they are all mechanical.)

However, should you see the watch in my pic with the caseback off, the differences are obvious. The automatic Asian 21J in my watch looks NOTHING like a real Rolex movement.

So, in short, you really can't tell from the outside easily. Also the real Rolex movement has a 28000 'tick' per hour 'beat'. The 21J I have moves at a much choppier 198000 beat. You can actually see the second hand 'tick', whereas the real deal makes a smooth sweep, with almost no discrernable ticks in the second hand. However, if one bought replica with an Asian ETA clone, it will sweep like that, too. For a little more money.

Hey - you asked. :biggrin:

Twall,very detailed.Thanks.I guess maybe the price would alert you too?You ever buy Wristwatch Annual,The Catalog of Producers,Models and Specifications.It comes out every year,I buy mine at Barnes &Nobel.Has some really nice time pieces in it...russ

173abn said:

Twall,very detailed.Thanks.I guess maybe the price would alert you too?You ever buy Wristwatch Annual,The Catalog of Producers,Models and Specifications.It comes out every year,I buy mine at Barnes &Nobel.Has some really nice time pieces in it...russ

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YOU GUYS.....

"TIME" TO GET THIS THREAD BACK ON TRACK.

And I will be "WATCHING" you until it is.

Hi

Fresh oil change and filter ,fresh gasoline and spark plug and new air filter, soap:laughing: