We called Happy Hour early today, mainly because we hit the mid-70s by noon. We waited at least a minute after the sun passed over our non-existent yardarm before we proceeded to sit our old ass outside in the sun with the usual accompaniments close at hand, those bein' book, beer, and cigar. We're at the point in Clancy's latest where we can't turn the pages... virtually speaking... fast enough (that would be chapter 60). We've poured our third beer, lit our second cigar and are settling in for a MOST enjoyable afternoon.
I was over at BR's place earlier today and told him I was gonna steal this for today's Happy Hour soundtrack:
Like I said at BR's place: young Terri DO get around. I just love the global backdrops for this video (the fact I've been in all or nearly all the places pictured in the video helps a LOT), not to mention the distinct eye-appeal this goddess brings to the table. But it's the sentiment embedded in the tune that speaks the loudest. The first round's on me, Gentle Reader, and we have a couple o' empty chairs on the verandah. C'mon down!
Update, 1500 hrs. We're done with the country and it didn't last all that long, truth be told. This is more like it, "it" bein' in keepin' with our day:
I remember the stupid things, the mood rings
The bracelets and the beads
Nickels and dimes, yours and mine, did you cash in all your dreams?
You don't dream for me, no, you don't dream for me, no
(Goodbye, goodbye)
But I still feel your pulse like sonar from the days in the waves
That girl is like a sunburn
I would like to say
The girl is like a sunburn
I would like to say
She's like a sunburn
(She's like a sunburn)
She's like a sunburn
Heh. The analogy couldn't be MORE perfect. Pass the aloe vera, please.
If I could get airfare and a dog sitter, I'd be on my merry way, Buck. Still only -20 here today, but tip one for me I'm there in spirit.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful day. I would love to join you on the terrace. Do I get the rockin' chair?
ReplyDeleteLou, I think we'd both have to wrestle 'im for it!
ReplyDeleteHeh. Deb is RIGHT, yanno? That rockin' chair is MINE. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd Deb... the third one was for you. Just so's ya know.
Ah! Sounds loverly! I think I'll go sit on the porch and join you for a virtual cocktail. The drums should start soon for tonight's parade.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any Clancy in about a dozen years. Sounds like this one is pretty good... But wouldn't John Kelly/Clark have to be about 80 years old by now?
ReplyDeleteBuck, Yep, some days are diamonds.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy.
70F? Dammit, Buck, if I didn't need to work for a living I be on the next plane to Portales. I'd even bring beer and my own chair.
ReplyDeleteMs. Clark is rather easy on the eye, no? I'd be upset with you stealing her if I was delusional enough to think I had a prayer. I saw her in concert a few years ago, and her voice is as good in person as it is on the CD.
Sunshine, country music, Tom Clancy, beer...that sounded like heaven until you switched to 3rd Eye Blind. I guess your mood ring musta changed.
ReplyDeleteMoogie: I SO envy you and Pepper right about now...
ReplyDeleteInno: Good point about Clark. But... did you ever read any Hardy Boys? They were trapped in their youth for over 50 years!
Ed: Yesterday was indeed a diamond!
BR: I certainly DID enjoy Ms. Clark and thanks again for turning me on to her. I hear ya about work, too. Who said "work is the curse of the drinking class?"
Dan: I can only take country music in small doses. Third Eye Blind and their like are much more my speed.