[Thomas Randall]

Back in the day they called the bridge the “Middle 8”. The Beatles refered to the middle 8 quite a lot back in the day. Not sure if it was just a British saying or not.

[Thomas Randall]

This family has really brightened up my life in the past 4 years since I found them. They helped me through some rough patches and for that I am very grateful. What a great ride this has been!

[Thomas Randall]

Before I picked up the drums I was enamored seeing Karen Carpenter playing her drums. She was an amazing drummer and of course IMHO the greatest female singer of all time. She didn’t care for being out front singing, she loved being behind her drums but I guess she had to do what she had to do.

I love seeing Mona play her drums, we need to see more of that!

[Thomas Randall]

I just watched this about an hour ago. The lyrics aren’t quite flushed out yet of course, funny to hear him winging it!

[Thomas Randall]

That’s great Refugio! Aren’t these girls the best?! Greetings from New York!

[Thomas Randall]

“And your bird can sing” and “Here comes the Sun” immediately come to mind for me. “Hard days night” and “Help”. I could be here awhile if I don’t stop now.

[Thomas Randall]

I might be responsible for half of those views! LOL. Half of “Please please me” too!

[Thomas Randall]

I’ve been an avid gardener for decades, glad to see Mona is getting into it too! My favorite flowers to grow currently are Cosmos and Portulaca. I also grow a bunch of carnivorous plants. Venus Flytraps, tropical sundews and a few butterworts and utricularia.

For veggies I like growing Kale, carrots, snap peas, collards, zucchini. I used to grow tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic but because of a bad acid reflux condition I had to give up eating those things.

It’s time to start seeds here in N.Y.! I’m ready for warmer weather!

[Thomas Randall]

I LOVE When we’re together! It’s my favorite original album from you ladies so far.

[Thomas Randall]

For me it comes down to who you listen to more. For me it’s The Beatles by a VERY wide margin. I don’t own a single Stones recording. That’s not to say I think they stink, I just prefer The Beatles over the Stones. I do like a few Stones songs.

I’m not going to get into a debate over who are the better musicians. Who really cares?

[Thomas Randall]

Great video Jung, I haven’t seen it before. I agree with it completely.

[Thomas Randall]

Funny you posted this, I just watched this a few weeks ago! After someone mentioned Jim in another thread here. There’s a few good Jim Croce videos on Youtube. Yet another great musician that left us way too soon. One of my faves.

[Thomas Randall]

Ukes are so much fun! I have a cheap Aklot concert and a very nice KALA baritone uke I play every day. I’m no where are good as Lisa but I still have fun. And if you want your mind blown check out a young man on Youtube named Feng E. That kid is BEYOND AMAZING!

[Thomas Randall]

I first heard this version (which to me is the best version!) on a Sunday morning radio show here in the states called “The Garden hotline”. It was a show by the late gardening author Ralph Snodsmith in which you could call in for help with questions and problems. He played this song at the start of every show. Such a great tune! I met Ralph a few times over the years and what a nice man he was.

Garden on!

[Thomas Randall]

I’m pretty observant, I remember hearing about the date about a year or 2 ago. So I took note of it.