Sounds like a blast M1! Wish we could all be there - the M1 Peep Brigade!

You'd likely have to disassociate yourself from us though - too rowdy!

My Dad's major "passion" was music. I have his entire collection of 78s from the 30's and 40's and also all the reel to reel tapes he made. He'd "announce" the musical selections: "And now here's a great number by the Glenn Miller Orchestra" (I really should take them somewhere and have them made into a CD).

I only have to hear the first few bars of most of those songs to identify them. It's no wonder, when you consider that I started hearing that music on a daily basis, beginning when I was

lying in my bassinet. I must've inherited Dad's music mania because I've seen almost every great performer of "our generation", starting with the Beatles when I was 11.

Dad loved the Dorseys, but his special favorite was Jimmy with Bob Eberly and (drum roll!)

Helen O'Connell. He'd "serenade" me with some of his favorite musical selections - especially "Amapola" (does anyone remember that popular song from 1941?), "Green Eyes",

and Harry James' "Sleepy Lagoon":

A sleepy lagoon, a tropical moon and two on an island

A sleepy lagoon and two hearts in tune in some lullabyland

The fireflies' gleam reflects in the stream

They sparkle and shimmer

A star from on high falls out of the sky

And slowly grows dimmer

The leaves from thetrees all dance in the breeze

And float on the ripples

We're deep in a spell as nightingales tell

of roses and dew

The memory of this moment of love

Will haunt me forever

A tropical moon, a sleepy lagoon, and you.

I'd roll my eyes & groan: "Oh DAD! Not 'Sleepy Lagoon" AGAIN!"

m2

Tommy Dorsey was the best because he played Trombone!!

(I played from 5th grade through 2 1/2 years of college.)

ohhh I am jealous!!! Every so often one of the Yale University bands recreates a broadcast that Glen Miller and his Army Air Force Technical Training Command Band performed from Woolsey Hall at Yale when the band was billeted there during WWII, I went to one that they did a couple of years ago on Veterans Day. During the program they introduced the woman who acted as his secretary during the war and one of the members of the original band came onstage and sat in with his trumpet. It was a wonderful show. During "Moonlight Seranade" several older couples got up and were dancing along the walls of the theater. Quite a night.

CaptO. The worst thing about playing the trombone (besides lugging it on the bus on cold mornings) was the spit valve. I only played two years.

What does a trombonist say when he knocks on your door?

Dominoes!

What is the definition of dissonance?

Two trombonists playing unison.

A trombonist and a snake lay dead in the middle of the road. What is the difference between the two?

The snake was on the way to a gig!

How can you tell that a kid at a playground is the son of a trombonist?

He can't swing and he complains about the slide.

How do you know when a trombone player is at your door?

The doorbell drags.

How many trombonists does it take to change a light bulb?

Just one, but he'll do it too loudly.

You forgot my favoriteL

Whats the difference between a trombonist and a large pizza?

The pizza can feed a family of four......

My cousin's husband has it the worst: He is a tuba player and lugs it from CT to NY everyday....

I had to look up Lexington Michigan. Sounds like a nice little trip from Alger Country. They have some good shows for a little town

Chris

Yes it is a nice little town and right on the lake. Great old buildings with lots of ambience. Can't wait to try some of the antique shops, bars and restaurants. We like taking long weekends. You don't have to go far, but you still get away and get to experience something new. Plus we get along fabulously with Mark and Anne, so it rounds it all out.

Just got this from JH. Anyone wanna go dancing? Drinks are on me!

Well the weekend is finally upon us. Very excited about concert and the B&B!

I hope to see a review. I noticed on a poster they are coming to Glenrock, Wyoming!

So, are you thinking of maybe attending when they come your way?

When our "cable guy" came in the store yesterday, we were telling him how excited we were about the weekend. He exclaimed, "A big band in Michigan"? And then went on to state how much he loved that kind of music. Guess I'll have to inform him ahead of time the next time they're in town. So many people like this kind of music and wish they could hear it more in live venue!

Swing me daddy, eight to the bar...

Marion

Eight to the bar,looks like you picked up on the-Jersey Bounce. Have a great time.

Jim H-87th-Inf.Div.

Fantastic concert; fantastic time! And guess what? It was Lee's first time seeing a BIG BAND! That's what made it all the better. He was so pleased and enjoyed himself immensely! He kept commenting on how talented the musicians were. He surprised himself too because he knew every song except for one. Most of the names eluded him, but once the first few notes were played...

I introduced myself to the band-leader after the show and told him about my Aunt Shirley singing with the band long ago. He actually played with Dorsey, so goes back a long way. Told him I would send him a copy of the photo when I located it. Really nice guy. Enjoyed our conversation.

The four of us had a wonderful weekend and the B&B was just superb. A lovely old brick Victorian with the greatest details inside and out. Wonderful hospitality too. Here's the weblink. It looked nice online, but it was lovlier in person, for sometimes photos just don't do enough justice.

http://inngarden.com/

We rarely get the chance to get away, so this was like a weekend in heaven. Lee and I were up early on Sunday, and went out about 7AM and toured the gardens. We sat outside at a little table on a bricked patio, and talked and laughed over coffee. When Mark and Anne came out, we wound up having our breakfast served to us outside. It was picture perfect. Great home-cooked food, served with a smile. Ain't nothing better. My brother-in-law told the owner; we WILL be back.

Just sent a thank you to Susan and John for their hospitality.

As she was cooking breakfast, she surprised us with some big-band tunes. What a nice touch, and greatly appreciated. See why we wanna go back?