Birthday Song

Tom Watson pens:

Heh.

Happy Birthday, Tom.

I am NOT going to tell you when my birthday is, though.

Charlie Self

"Men willingly believe what they wish." Julius Caesar, De Bello Gallico

Many happy returns, and all that. (raising a glass)

djb

thanks, dave.

"Rock journalism is people who can't write interviewing people who can't talk for people who can't read." Frank Zappa, quoted in Linda Botts, "Loose Talk" (1980)

Regards, Tom. Thomas J. Watson-Cabinetmaker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania

Thanks, Charlie:

"Beware of the leader, who strikes the war drum in order to transfer the citizens into patriotic glow, patriotism is indeed a double-sided sword. It makes the blood so boldly, like it constricts the intellect. And if the striking of the war drum reached a fiebrige height and the blood is cooking and hating, and the intellect is dismissed, the leader doesn't need to reject the citizens rights. The citizens, cought by anxiety and blinded through patriotism, will subordinate all their rights to the leader and this even with happy courage. Why do I know that? I know it, because this is, what I did. And I am Gajus Julius Cäsar. "

Regards, Tom. Thomas J. Watson-Cabinetmaker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania

Thanks, Swingman.

My favorite (snipped)

"Workin' all week 9 to 5 for my money So when the weekend comes I go get live with the honey Rollin' down the street I saw this girl and she was pumpin' I winked my eye she got into the ride went to a club was jumpin' Introduce myself as Loc she said "You're a liar" I said "I got it goin' on baby doll and I'm on fire" Took her to the hotel she said "You're the king" I said "Be my queen if you know what I mean and let us do the wild thing "

Tone Loc

Regards, Tom. Thomas J. Watson-Cabinetmaker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania

Wow Tom, Caesar and Tone Loc all in one thread! I'm impressed! I'll bet playing "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" with you is a serious challenge :)

Happy b-day...and many more.

Rob

thanks Rob:

Kevin Bacon - From Philly.

Tom Watson - From Philly.

Done in a Heartbeat.

Regards, Tom. Thomas J. Watson-Cabinetmaker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania

Make that: "Tom, Caesar, and Tone Loc, all in one thread."

Renaissance man: [n] a scholar during the Renaissance who (because knowledge was limited) could know almost everything about many topics [n] a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests.

Sound familiar?

Wow ! That is really nice. Can I reprint that? Happy Birthday, Tom.

BigJoe

Hell Yes!

I'm gratified that you might even want to.

Regards, Tom. Thomas J. Watson-Cabinetmaker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania

The ability to evoke a gentle laugh, brought on by a kind and perceptive mirth, is one of the life's greatest gifts. You've given us plenty of those. Most of only know you through your words ... and the privilege is indeed ours.

Hope you had a great Birthday, and thanks for sharing your gift!

Thanks Tom, I needed that! Happy Birthday. Nahmie

September third - me too! Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to you, Tom. Thanks.

mahalo, jo4hn

Joy leapt in his father's heart for his son who was quick to learn, thirsty for knowledge; he saw him growing up to become great wise man and priest, a prince among the Brahmans.

SIDDHARTHA An Indian Tale by Hermann Hesse

On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 18:41:47 -0400, Tom Watson versified:

Happy Birthday Tom!

I know I got shot down last time, nevertheless I would like to once again nominate Tom as our Poet Laureate. I agree about Walt Akers, Dave Fleming, Charlie Self, Keith Bohn, Paddy Olguin, Larry Jacques, and all the other excellent writers on the wreck who are on my "watch list". But Tom has not only written great stories, but is the only person who has actually posted honest-to-goodness verse.

Luigi Replace "no" with "yk" twice in reply address for real email address

On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:33:50 -0400, Tom Watson pixelated:

Make that "Renaissance Birthday Boy - Tom Watson

HBD to yas, ya silly offToneLoc quoter, you.

-- Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Turkey and Drive --

On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 23:11:25 -0700, Luigi Zanasi pixelated:

Yeah, PERverse.

P.S: I'm "c"-less, WeeGee.

-- Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Turkey and Drive --

On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 16:21:17 GMT, Larry Jaques scribbled

Oops. I have known that for many years, yet my fingers were not in gear with my mind. I have no excuse. I apologise unreservedly and promise not to do it again.

Luigi Replace "no" with "yk" twice in reply address for real email address

My name is Jummy Let me just say I hope you have A great birthday.

That's all - I'm done! :-)