Book of Condolence Thread

[oye terence]

^^^ i know!!

very sad news.

[Kilt Uncle]

my condolences and a *hug*

Thank you...

Your smileys are amazing. And that's not a metaphor for anything else..

[Corrissey]

Thank you...

Your smileys are amazing. And that's not a metaphor for anything else..

hee hee (your welcome)

I get 'em from photobucket. You know I can't 'talk' without my emoticons

[Corrissey]

oops, that's You're welcome (a pet peeve o'mine)

[Kilt Uncle]

hee hee (your welcome)

I get 'em from photobucket. You know I can't 'talk' without my emoticons

Someone uses one of them as a sigi. And it gives me a belly laugh every time i see it.

"They were like (slap) and i was like (eating popcorn)!" You could write a wee story using the occasional smiley..

Is it okay to laugh on the condolence thread?..

[iamkali62]

I'm so sad about Harvey Korman. When I was a kid, we'd all watch The Carol Burnett Show...he will be missed. The only person I can think of who died recently, and they had it on the MSN page, was the man who actually did the *whistle* for the Andy Griffith show. I forgot his name but he was 88- that shattered my illusions. I always thought ANDY did the whistling!

[iamkali62]

Someone uses one of them as a sigi. And it gives me a belly laugh every time i see it.

"They were like (slap) and i was like (eating popcorn)!" You could write a wee story using the occasional smiley..

Is it okay to laugh on the condolence thread?..

Sure! Without laughter, we'd all be dead.

[Corrissey]

Someone uses one of them as a sigi. And it gives me a belly laugh every time i see it.

di cartwright

Is it okay to laugh on the condolence thread?..

Yes. It's the best medicine

[The Seeker of Good Songs]

I'm so sad about Harvey Korman. When I was a kid, we'd all watch The Carol Burnett Show...he will be missed. The only person I can think of who died recently, and they had it on the MSN page, was the man who actually did the *whistle* for the Andy Griffith show. I forgot his name but he was 88- that shattered my illusions. I always thought ANDY did the whistling!

that was Earle H. Hagen Look up this page a bit. I posted on his death. He wrote a lot of tv theme songs.

Regarding the Andy Griffith song...did yuo know there are actual words to that theme song? I have it somewhere. The song is titled "The Fishing Hole"

Well, now, take down your fishin' pole and meet me at The Fishin' Hole,
We may not get a bite all day, but don't you rush away.
What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippin' stones,
You'll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settin' in the shade.
Whether it's hot, whether it's cool, oh what a spot for whistlin' like a fool.
What a fine day to take a stroll and wander by The Fishin' Hole,
I can't think of a better way to pass the time o' day.
We'll have no need to call the roll when we get to The Fishin' Hole,
There'll be you, me, and Old Dog Trey, to doodle time away.
If we don't hook a perch or bass, we'll cool our toes in dewy grass,
Or else pull up a weed to chaw, and maybe set and jaw.
Hangin' around, takin' our ease, watchin' that hound a-scratchin' at his fleas.
Come on, take down your fishin' pole and meet me at The Fishin' Hole,
I can't think of a better way to pass the time o' day.

Music by Earle Hagen & Herbert W. Spencer
Words by Everett Sloane

[The Seeker of Good Songs]

Original 'Star Trek' composer Alexander Courage dies

Alexander "Sandy" Courage, the man who composed the theme for the original "Star Trek" TV series, died May 15. He was 88.
The Times obituary, written by Dennis McLellan, notes that Courage had been in declining health since 2005. His 54-year career began at CBS Radio in 1946, and through the decades Courage's music could be heard in a string of popular musicals and films, including "Annie Get Your Gun," "Gigi" and "Jurassic Park."
But Courage's best-known work will probably remain the opening them for the 1960s "Star Trek" series, arguably the most recognizable piece of television scoring of all time. Writes McLellan, quoting film music historian John Burlingame :

The eight-note brass fanfare that Courage wrote to herald the starship Enterprise became one of the most familiar musical signatures in TV history.
"I'd argue that it's the most famous fanfare in the world," Burlingame, who teaches film music history at USC, said Thursday. "It's been around 42 years -- and it's all around the world -- and when you hear those eight notes you immediately think of the Enterprise."

Though composer Jerry Goldsmith became associated with the "Star Trek" franchise beginning with the release of the first film in 1979, Courage's original fanfare continued to be linked with the films.


http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/exte...al-star-t.html

[iamkali62]

that was Earle H. Hagen Look up this page a bit. I posted on his death. He wrote a lot of tv theme songs.

Regarding the Andy Griffith song...did yuo know there are actual words to that theme song? I have it somewhere. The song is titled "The Fishing Hole"

Well, now, take down your fishin' pole and meet me at The Fishin' Hole,
We may not get a bite all day, but don't you rush away.
What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippin' stones,
You'll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settin' in the shade.
Whether it's hot, whether it's cool, oh what a spot for whistlin' like a fool.
What a fine day to take a stroll and wander by The Fishin' Hole,
I can't think of a better way to pass the time o' day.
We'll have no need to call the roll when we get to The Fishin' Hole,
There'll be you, me, and Old Dog Trey, to doodle time away.
If we don't hook a perch or bass, we'll cool our toes in dewy grass,
Or else pull up a weed to chaw, and maybe set and jaw.
Hangin' around, takin' our ease, watchin' that hound a-scratchin' at his fleas.
Come on, take down your fishin' pole and meet me at The Fishin' Hole,
I can't think of a better way to pass the time o' day.

Music by Earle Hagen & Herbert W. Spencer
Words by Everett Sloane

Seeker, I NEVER knew there were LYRICS. But I guess Earle Hagen whistled better than Andy Griffith. Is Aunt Bea still alive and kickin'?

[Kewpie]

Yves Saint-Laurent (1936-2008)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Sa...%28designer%29

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

Bo Diddley has died...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...,2119560.story

[Corrissey]

Bo Diddley has died...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...,2119560.story

Sad…

No doubt there will be some sort of tribute to him at this weekend’s 25th Annual Chicago Blues Fest.

We never miss this fest, do you go Pregs? As usual, they have some great acts this year on the main stage, Big Time Sarah, Koko Taylor, Eddy Clearwater, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Buckwheat Zydeco, BB King, and there are six other stages (with ‘smaller’ acts). Such a good fest and a good time…

RIP, Bo. Rock n’ Roll Heaven has a new headliner.

[PregnantForTheLastTime]

Sad…

No doubt there will be some sort of tribute to him at this weekend’s 25th Annual Chicago Blues Fest.

We never miss this fest, do you go Pregs? As usual, they have some great acts this year on the main stage, Big Time Sarah, Koko Taylor, Eddy Clearwater, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Buckwheat Zydeco, BB King, and there are six other stages (with ‘smaller’ acts). Such a good fest and a good time…

RIP, Bo. Rock n’ Roll Heaven has a new headliner.

Actually, we have never been. My husband doesn't like going to live shows or outdoor festivals, and he doesn't like crowds. I am going to the Printer's Row Book Fair this weekend, however. I think I'd better plan on taking Metra with so much going on down there this weekend. And the Book Fair is close to LaSalle St. Station.

[Kewpie]

Saeko Himuro (1957-2008)

Ms Himuro was one of the popular chick lit authors in Japan.
I never read her books, but it's very sad to hear that she lost her battle against lung cancer.

Studio Gibri has adopted her book Ocean Waves which will be released in Europe later.

RIP.

[morrisseychic]

Roger Bates ( Nick Rhodes Dad)
unexpected death at the end of last week.

[Corrissey]

Roger Bates ( Nick Rhodes Dad)
unexpected death at the end of last week.

Aww, Nicky... sorry to hear that. misschic, what happened?

[morrisseychic]

Aww, Nicky... sorry to hear that. misschic, what happened?

I think a heart attack. This is was one their website:


Nick would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support - and in answer to the many questions we have had over the past few days, donations will be accepted under the name of Roger Bates to The British Heart Foundation: http://www.bhf.org.uk/

[oye terence]

Jim McKay

an American television sports journalist.

September 24, 1921 – June 7, 2008

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_McKay

he may best be known for his t.v. work during the unfolding tragedy of the munich 1972 olympic games.