Last night Pam and Jamie took me to a Willey Nelson Concert. Now I like old Willey, not everyone does, but even if you don't care for Willey he was fabulous. Most older artists start to loose their abilities to perform as they get older, but they just don't know enough to give up. Not Willey he sang and played as good as he ever did. He played non stop for an hour and forty five minutes. Old songs and new songs. His songs and some others. There was a bass player, his sister on piano, a harmonica player and two percussionists (with no complete drum set between them) and Willey on Guitar. He was the only Guitar other than the bass player and he made that old beet up guitar of his talk. He did all of his own leads and rhythms all night long. No canned back up or anything.
If you ever get the chance you owe it to your self to see/hear him. He is better on the stage than on TV. I am telling you he gets better with age. Thank you Pam and Jamie!
Just and Update on the old world of music.
Jim
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Poor Rick, and poor Eileen
Well, Rick, I know you'll do fine. If that's what the doc sed, he wouldna wanted to see mine. In any event, take care. I'm sure you'll do well. I got to level 3 PT on August 5th and also they will evaluate the left shoulder for surgery. We can be cripe together...lol Love to all the family.
Been- hullo- I live less than ten miles away. Why did I have to find out on the blog that you are/were hurting??????? Hope you feel better soon!
Been- hullo- I live less than ten miles away. Why did I have to find out on the blog that you are/were hurting??????? Hope you feel better soon!
an except from "Musings of a mad man"
Just for fun I thought I would release some of my famous writings for your reading pleasure.
Jim
The Lavertyville Chronicles
By King James 1st Edition
“The Throne” (a.k.a. the porcelain god)
(pretend you see a toilet here Could not copy the original)
It has always been the case that a King has his throne. This is a place of deep thought, decision making and is considered by some a place of reverence.
With this in mind think of some of the decisions that have been made while possibly some of the great leaders of the world sat upon their throne and pondered the question of the day.
President Clinton “ should I meet Monica today? President Kennedy “ I wonder what Marilyn is doing today” Old Abe Lincoln “I wonder what is playing at Ford’s this evening”. You see many decisions could have been made on the Throne.
Then the times of reflection, often a time of deep sorrow or thanks. Ted Kennedy “ Boy am I thankful Mom and Dad made me take those swimming lessons” Napoleon on being short “ I am for once glad I was short, that bullet went right over my head”. Sonny Bono, “I’d rather be with Cher”.
The throne has also been known as the porcelain god. As in “I was hugging the porcelain god last night and I swore I’d never drink another drop”. “Boy it must have been something I ate”. We have all been there one time or another.
Well all this to say this is where I get most of my inspiration, mixed with occasional perspiration during a difficult defecation. Some trips to the throne are more productive than others, depending on the time and calm of the session. Nothing more disheartening than expecting a great power dump and finding out it was only meant to be a moment of flatulation other wise known as a “massive gassive”. Thus not allowing time for thought or reflection. (I am not sure if flatulation is spelled correctly but who ever writes that word down anyway, so who will know) You see that alone could have been a moment of reflection.
I was reflecting on the Kansas vs. Maryland game. It is wonderful to see those Terp make it to the final game. Last night’s game was a great game from many respects. First, college sports far exceed the quality of Pro sports. Second both teams played a great game. Third, Maryland won hands down with no excuses, pure talent. And last but certainly not least, as a result of my brother-in-laws not thinking before he speaks, he and my beautiful, but hindered, sister, will be treating King James (not to be confused with the Biblical version) and Squire Rick to a round of golf. I am told it is the custom of losers from Kansas to treat the winner to only the best of Golf Courses. Green’s fees, cart fee’s and food and drink at the ninth and 19th hole are also included.
It hurts me deeply to have to take such a treat from my sister, but hey some one has to be the looser. And after all she should have thought a little more before marrying a Kansan redneck, I mean Red hawk. Sounds a little like she needed some throne time? I think so!
If anyone out there in Lavertyville would like to take advantage of Steve’s inability to pick a winner, I have attached a link to his email so you can send him a well thought out wager. sphelps@freedomassoc.com or
eileen4@cox.net . I recommend some throne time before you make the wager, something Steve obviously forgot to do before picking up the phone and placing that, although not fatal, but terrible bet with the King.
Well I conclude by saying I hope all had a wonderful Easter and I pray you have a great year to come.
King James (not to be confused with the Biblical version)
Jim
The Lavertyville Chronicles
By King James 1st Edition
“The Throne” (a.k.a. the porcelain god)
(pretend you see a toilet here Could not copy the original)
It has always been the case that a King has his throne. This is a place of deep thought, decision making and is considered by some a place of reverence.
With this in mind think of some of the decisions that have been made while possibly some of the great leaders of the world sat upon their throne and pondered the question of the day.
President Clinton “ should I meet Monica today? President Kennedy “ I wonder what Marilyn is doing today” Old Abe Lincoln “I wonder what is playing at Ford’s this evening”. You see many decisions could have been made on the Throne.
Then the times of reflection, often a time of deep sorrow or thanks. Ted Kennedy “ Boy am I thankful Mom and Dad made me take those swimming lessons” Napoleon on being short “ I am for once glad I was short, that bullet went right over my head”. Sonny Bono, “I’d rather be with Cher”.
The throne has also been known as the porcelain god. As in “I was hugging the porcelain god last night and I swore I’d never drink another drop”. “Boy it must have been something I ate”. We have all been there one time or another.
Well all this to say this is where I get most of my inspiration, mixed with occasional perspiration during a difficult defecation. Some trips to the throne are more productive than others, depending on the time and calm of the session. Nothing more disheartening than expecting a great power dump and finding out it was only meant to be a moment of flatulation other wise known as a “massive gassive”. Thus not allowing time for thought or reflection. (I am not sure if flatulation is spelled correctly but who ever writes that word down anyway, so who will know) You see that alone could have been a moment of reflection.
I was reflecting on the Kansas vs. Maryland game. It is wonderful to see those Terp make it to the final game. Last night’s game was a great game from many respects. First, college sports far exceed the quality of Pro sports. Second both teams played a great game. Third, Maryland won hands down with no excuses, pure talent. And last but certainly not least, as a result of my brother-in-laws not thinking before he speaks, he and my beautiful, but hindered, sister, will be treating King James (not to be confused with the Biblical version) and Squire Rick to a round of golf. I am told it is the custom of losers from Kansas to treat the winner to only the best of Golf Courses. Green’s fees, cart fee’s and food and drink at the ninth and 19th hole are also included.
It hurts me deeply to have to take such a treat from my sister, but hey some one has to be the looser. And after all she should have thought a little more before marrying a Kansan redneck, I mean Red hawk. Sounds a little like she needed some throne time? I think so!
If anyone out there in Lavertyville would like to take advantage of Steve’s inability to pick a winner, I have attached a link to his email so you can send him a well thought out wager. sphelps@freedomassoc.com or
eileen4@cox.net . I recommend some throne time before you make the wager, something Steve obviously forgot to do before picking up the phone and placing that, although not fatal, but terrible bet with the King.
Well I conclude by saying I hope all had a wonderful Easter and I pray you have a great year to come.
King James (not to be confused with the Biblical version)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
surgery
Hi all,
The heat has me a little worn out. I mean everyday it's the same old thing 65 sometimes even 68 degrees. Yesterday I actually had to open a window.
Oh well.
I spoke to the doctor today and my MRI showed that the tendon near the top of my arm just under the rotator cuff has torn away from the bone and I will need to have surgery. I have to wait 10 days and then call to make an appointment with one of the new Orthopedic surgeons comming in to the hospital at Lakenheath England. The entire orthopedic department is rotating out and new personnel is comming in. The captain I spoke with today thinks they should be able to get me into the O.R. by the end of August . He said quite frankly he had never seen anyone with my injury who was able to function on a day to day basis without losing control of their bodily functions. But that is one of the things taht makes me so masculine.
I'll keep you posted.
Rick
The heat has me a little worn out. I mean everyday it's the same old thing 65 sometimes even 68 degrees. Yesterday I actually had to open a window.
Oh well.
I spoke to the doctor today and my MRI showed that the tendon near the top of my arm just under the rotator cuff has torn away from the bone and I will need to have surgery. I have to wait 10 days and then call to make an appointment with one of the new Orthopedic surgeons comming in to the hospital at Lakenheath England. The entire orthopedic department is rotating out and new personnel is comming in. The captain I spoke with today thinks they should be able to get me into the O.R. by the end of August . He said quite frankly he had never seen anyone with my injury who was able to function on a day to day basis without losing control of their bodily functions. But that is one of the things taht makes me so masculine.
I'll keep you posted.
Rick
crazy glue??
Sooooooo, Eileen, what do they do with those muscles? I mean do they ever re-attach and how did you detach them in the first place? Crazy glue anyone!!!???? I am getting so jealous of all of these family vacations. All I ever see is baby butts and dog hair! - and I'm married to the pilot!!! If anyone ever asks, Netjets doesn't give a flying flip about the families of the pilots we get NO and I mean NO benefits!!!!! Barry flew Seinfeld this past week. He really didn't tell me anymore because I guess I am just not that interested anymore.
Now Rick you have a bad shoulder too? It sounds like our internal organs will go on forever - our bones and muscles will just give out - excuse me, but isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I KNEW we were aliens!!!!
Rick I love the medal you sent. It will definitely remind me of Mom. I'm sure she was at the vatican with you! I felt her really close as I looked at the medal - like she was looking over my shoulder and smiling. I am going to have it attached to a bracelet so that I can see it as I wear it.
Aaron just got back from spending a week in NC with his Aunt Lara. She took him to the ocean so his is now an official Laverty/Kuyava, ocean-loving one of us!!!!
Now Rick you have a bad shoulder too? It sounds like our internal organs will go on forever - our bones and muscles will just give out - excuse me, but isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I KNEW we were aliens!!!!
Rick I love the medal you sent. It will definitely remind me of Mom. I'm sure she was at the vatican with you! I felt her really close as I looked at the medal - like she was looking over my shoulder and smiling. I am going to have it attached to a bracelet so that I can see it as I wear it.
Aaron just got back from spending a week in NC with his Aunt Lara. She took him to the ocean so his is now an official Laverty/Kuyava, ocean-loving one of us!!!!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
I'm still here
Hey Everyone,
Sorry I've been absent for awhile. Life has been a little crazy. We took a few days for vacation. We just went to a local lake. Weather in KS is not always as blissful as that of Colorado or Branson. We were only able to boat 1/2 day out of four due to rain and wind. White caps on a lake do not make for great skiing. We ended up coming home Saturday night instead of Sunday because I wasn't feeling well. Monday morning Steve took me to the emergency room with what I thought was severe abdominal pain. After two days in the hospital and much, much dope, they decided my stomache is fine. The good news is my stomache, liver, kidneys, etc. are all in great shape. The muscles on the outside of my ribs have "come loose" from the ribs. Each rib has a nerve that runs from the muscle around the rib, with each move I pull on those nerves. Now I know why people say a broken rib is such a horrible experience. I went back to work on Thursday and of-course had lots and lots to catch up on. Today we had the auction out at Steve's parents house as they prepare to downsize to a patio home. It's 100 degrees out and very humid. I'm still in quite a bit of pain and just plain exhausted. In a couple of hours all the kids are coming over for Madelyn's (my grand-daughter) 5th birthday party. I've told Bethany to prepare the girls that Grammy Eileen won't be up to her usual horse play in the pool. We'll see how well they listen to that! Bottom line is that life is busy just like for all of you, and that's why I haven't been in touch. I'll get more involved in family life again once it doesn't hurt to breathe!
Sorry I've been absent for awhile. Life has been a little crazy. We took a few days for vacation. We just went to a local lake. Weather in KS is not always as blissful as that of Colorado or Branson. We were only able to boat 1/2 day out of four due to rain and wind. White caps on a lake do not make for great skiing. We ended up coming home Saturday night instead of Sunday because I wasn't feeling well. Monday morning Steve took me to the emergency room with what I thought was severe abdominal pain. After two days in the hospital and much, much dope, they decided my stomache is fine. The good news is my stomache, liver, kidneys, etc. are all in great shape. The muscles on the outside of my ribs have "come loose" from the ribs. Each rib has a nerve that runs from the muscle around the rib, with each move I pull on those nerves. Now I know why people say a broken rib is such a horrible experience. I went back to work on Thursday and of-course had lots and lots to catch up on. Today we had the auction out at Steve's parents house as they prepare to downsize to a patio home. It's 100 degrees out and very humid. I'm still in quite a bit of pain and just plain exhausted. In a couple of hours all the kids are coming over for Madelyn's (my grand-daughter) 5th birthday party. I've told Bethany to prepare the girls that Grammy Eileen won't be up to her usual horse play in the pool. We'll see how well they listen to that! Bottom line is that life is busy just like for all of you, and that's why I haven't been in touch. I'll get more involved in family life again once it doesn't hurt to breathe!
Branson Resort
I thought I would share with everyone where I will be staying and hopefully a few others from my immediate family. It's like pulling teeth to get a commitment, but that's ok. I have made my reservation just the same. If you would like to take a look at the place, here is the link: http://www.trendwest.com/resorts/br/ If the place Eileen has reserved fills up and I still have room, I am willing to share the three bedrooms (up to eight people) with whoever would like.
Jimmy BL
Jimmy BL
Summertime in Colorado
Greetings from Jimmy in Colorado! Wishing everyone a wonderful and fun filled summer 2008. It's just over a year until the fam reunion, but I am looking forward to it. In fact, I am going to spend a week in Missouri this August, although not in Branson.
If anyone is interested in spending some time in Colorado, please contact me and you are welcome to stay with me. Even if you think you don't know me I probably know and remember you - just ask your mom or dad hahaha. Colorado is really beautiful with many things to do. I live in Colorado Springs.
I will be traveling over the next month in CO, WY, AZ, NM and El Paso, TX on business. I always enjoy myself and will be camping on the weekends even though it is technically work. Why not enjoy yourself while working is my motto! I love it.
Last note, Christian is getting married on July 26th. He is Roberta's son - 20 years old. His brides name is Brittney.
That's all for now! Enjoy your summer!
If anyone is interested in spending some time in Colorado, please contact me and you are welcome to stay with me. Even if you think you don't know me I probably know and remember you - just ask your mom or dad hahaha. Colorado is really beautiful with many things to do. I live in Colorado Springs.
I will be traveling over the next month in CO, WY, AZ, NM and El Paso, TX on business. I always enjoy myself and will be camping on the weekends even though it is technically work. Why not enjoy yourself while working is my motto! I love it.
Last note, Christian is getting married on July 26th. He is Roberta's son - 20 years old. His brides name is Brittney.
That's all for now! Enjoy your summer!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Happy Birthday Hannah! July 18th.
You may be a big bad soldier, but you will always be a kid to me!!! and a cute one at that! Happy Birthday.
Uncle,
Jim
Uncle,
Jim
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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