'BROADWAY' IS NOT A 'GAY' WORD

That 'this old geezer' uses Broadway tunes to illuminate his humble attempts to add colour to his posts comes as no great surprise to avid readers of this very public diary.

What is a shocker is that newbies to me style of expression latch onto this 'trick' and make something sordid out of.

When last looked, 'Broadway' IS NOT the private reserve of a special interest group.  Were it, the countless theatres on the 'Great White Way' would have gone dark ages ago.

Never let it be said that folks who canvas the endless posts on FACEBOOK, do not take note of some and pass judgement on.  This old geezer is gobsmacked that harmless filmed bits used to 'splash out' praise for a place known would take it so very wrong.

Gutted even...

Many is the time this old geezer took his place in a theatre and had an 'enchanted evening'.  The world outside went dark and only light and sound of any import was that taking place on the stage in front of.  The music of Broadway made life easier to deal with.

The use of Broadway tune to get a message across is not unique to this old geezer.  Remember well I do that a former president of the United States used a catchy Broadway tune to make folks aware of his name and to think fondly of when in the voting booth.  LBJ was the president and "Hello, Lyndon' ala 'Hello, Dolly' the tune.

It is indeed quite true that the old geezer is a colourful character.  Truth be told, I am in on the trick...

If it be true that 'to love another person is to see the face of God', I do try ever so hard.

I end with another BROADWAY tune...

WHY BRITISH PAPERS ARE MORE FUN TO READ...

One would hope to have a strong hold on cup when this item was read.  Can just see the reaction to hot fluid in lap...

Can well imagin this did not sit well with folks...

Woner if the jam dropped on this one...

Will leave you with 'hot flashes'...

GIVING THANKS FOR SERVICE GIVEN

Keeping 'Spirit' While At War

It may seem a bit odd to be staring at a holiday tree in May, but there is a story behind the tree.

This old geezer had a mate who served in Iraq and the brilliant chap sent this snap to to remind that while it was not the best of places to celebrate the holiday, it was not ignored or forgot.

When called up during the Vietnam War, the old geezer was most fortunate.  Posted to Italy he was and nary a bullet was fired at.  All of the comforts of home were in place.  While some fought in the jungles of Vietnam, the old geezer typed his way through his period of compulsory conscription.

Speed forward to many years later, another war was on.  Young men and women were being asked to serve their country in another horrid place.

This old geezer has the snap sent to, on his computer, and oft is it looked at and the memories of how much is given by brave men and women, in service to their country, is called to mind.

This Memorial Day, the old geezer remembers a young best mate who died in Vietnam.  He is forever 20 in me mind, full of life and promise.  Paul is remembered and his service in the US Army.  Andy Vasquez, a US Marine always, who continues to serve his country as an elected official.  John, best mate from days in the orphanage who went on to win the Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts before falling in battle in Vietnam.

The old geezer remembers travelling to 'The Wall' in Washington DC, many years after the war and becoming overwhelmed as he took an etching of the name of best mate who was immortalized upon it.  His sacrifice not forgot.

The old geezer looks at the snap from war and remembers much.

Duty, Honour, Country.

MEMORIAL DAY 2011

Thank You, for your service.