Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-03 Thread Jeff Zedic
My brother STILL ses the old, Mom like me best as a way out of an argument he's losing. I used to love their show...found the very funny. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

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2007-07-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
We held our second annual D.C. Canada Day event, which featured activities such as the lighting of small firecrackers and sparklers, several games of croquet, and polite (NOT) discussion of Dick Cheney. Beverages included 9 percent Quebecois La Fin Du Monde beer (potent and expensive, and worth

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of blasts from the past, we saw the Kingston Trio and Smothers Brothers at Wolf Trap Sat. night in suburban D.C.. Tommie and Dick are still the originals and quite amazing (they have even added a yo yo shtick); the Kingston Trio sounded authentic but the group is now composed entirely of

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-02 Thread Curt Raymond
they have even added a yo yo shtick Added? The yo-yo schtick of the Smothers Brothers is one of the reasons I got into yo-yo in the first place. I assure you there has been a Smothers Brothers yo-yo component at least as long as I've been alive... -Curt Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:45:49 -0400

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-02 Thread E M
I was fixing up an old guitar the other day, and dove into a box where I keep a bunch of pickups. Guess what I found? My old yo-yo. hee hee. Must have been in there 25 years or more. Ed 300E On 02/07/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: they have even added a yo yo shtick Added? The

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
I last saw the Smothers Brothers in the 60s during a period when you were pre-born. On 7/2/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was fixing up an old guitar the other day, and dove into a box where I keep a bunch of pickups. Guess what I found? My old yo-yo. hee hee. Must have been in there

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
When I was at the Rusty Q in 2002 we all went back to Rusty's and they put on some Lightfoot. His wife was impressed that I knew where he lived. Gordon had been in hospital the year before I tink, for a serious illness that he got over eventually. Can't remember what it was but it was serious. He

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Jeff Zedic wrote: Gordon had been in hospital the year before I tink, for a serious illness that he got over eventually. Can't remember what it was but it was serious. Pickled liver syndrome? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread E M
Yeah, I think he has some stomach problems that resulted in a bleed. Yorkville was kind of a hippie hangout back then. Today it's all upmarket and trendy cafes and shops. I still go there once in a while to hangout with friends, have a coffee and buy some cigars. They have a great cigar shop

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread E M
He didn't come into the shop much, the boss would often take stuff he was interested in over to his place. he would come in from time to time. He had a real think for vintage Martin accountics. :-) Bruce Coburn was a regular visitor too. He was a very cool guy. He once bought a custom flying V

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
I did a bit of roadie work for Kim et al in Max Webster way back when...dunno why, but I still like Max Webster ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
AND? Who was it? Celine Dion? Bryan Adams? Rufus Wainwright? Cowboy Junkies? Nelly Furtado? Jim Carrey? Alex Trebeck? Lronard Cohen? Neil Young? Joni Mitchell? Ian And Sylivia? Paul Anka? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Gordon Lightfoot Jeff Zedic wrote: AND? Who was it? Celine Dion? Bryan Adams? Rufus Wainwright? Cowboy Junkies? Nelly Furtado? Jim Carrey? Alex Trebeck? Lronard Cohen? Neil Young? Joni Mitchell? Ian And Sylivia? Paul Anka? Jeff Zedic ___

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2007-06-30 Thread Bob Morrison
Was it Great Big Sea, (great show) or Loreena McKennitt (also great show)? Both are on tour this summer in the States. By the way to all those who are Canadian or are remotely associated with Canadians, HAPPY CANADA DAY, tomorrow. Bob Morrison -- next part -- A

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Doug Quance
William Shatner?;-) -- SANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
Rusty and his wife are big lightfoot fans...a buddy of mine used to bump into him all the time in Toronto. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
Is he still good? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/30/07 12:42, Doug Quance at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William Shatner?;-) No need to be rude ;-). Mac ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I didnt know rusty was a lightfoot fan. Think I heard he had been in the hospital for a while not too long ago. Jeff Zedic wrote: Rusty and his wife are big lightfoot fans...a buddy of mine used to bump into him all the time in Toronto. ___

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yep, although he did show his age a few times. But all in all, a good show, not pre-recorded fake like I suspect a lot of concerts are now days. Jeff Zedic wrote: Is he still good? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
cool. I bet he is a cool guy. E M wrote: Way back when I was a teen, my after schol job was working in a local guitar shop. I use to work on and repair Lightfoots guitars. Fun times. Gave me a chance to meet some cool people, help pay for my gear, and ofcourse, be around some pretty fine

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2007-06-30 Thread Rory
Bob, Where are you in Canada? I just was recently discovered by a cousin in Kelowna, BC who is in the process of writing a book about our geanology. If you are uncertain of your roots and would like to find out more, please contact me off list. Regards, Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD

[MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I saw one of your own in concert the other night in Tulsa. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250