First of all, because of this (second snapshot down). Best prank EVER.
Second of all – because the last time I was at Beth and Tom’s house – we were talking about music – and I mentioned my undying love of ELO and that the first album I had ever bought as a youngun was ELO’s Time. (Post about all of that here.) I have just never gotten my act together to re-buy Time – although I have a large ELO collection on my iPod. Anyway, to me – it seemed like a casual moment – somethiing I didn’t even make a big deal out of – but on Saturday night – when I went to the party at Beth and Tom’s house (you know it’s an Irish Catholic party when the local priest is there, in a T shirt and jogging shorts – and he knows your whole lilfe story even though he hasn’t seen you in 10 years) – Tom comes over to me with 2 CDs, and says, “You left so quick the last time I didn’t have a chance to give these to you.” And there – was a burned CD of ELO’s Time and also a huge compilation of mp3s – all of ELO’s albums – that Tom had bought in the Philippines.
I mean: what????
This is a man who pays attention!!!
Bless people like that! They grease the wheels of life, they make you realize that people are, actually, good – and that we can connect with one another.
I have been listening to ELO NON-FREAKIN’-STOP ever since Saturday.
So Tom, I thank you!!
Yeah, we are blessed, Sheila, aren’t we???? He IS a great guy!!!!
OMIGOD – re-reading what I wrote in the one album post…especially the John Denver one – flashbacks to a weekend campout to go canoeing on the Colorado river and sitting around the campfire the night before singing AT THE TOP OF OUR VOICES “ROOOOCKIIIEEEE MOOOOOUNTAIN HIIIIIIIIcolorado….”
Oh Lord…
i am jealous
Tom? did you forget me? I’m not feelin the love right now.
I feel neglected and scorned and disappointed.
I am without ELO.
I am sad.
I have PMS and it might turn into anger and hostility.
thats all I’m saying.
Mere – don’t do anything you’ll regret! We’re here to help.
I used to think she was the greatest thing
I went and bought the girl a diamond ring
She said that she would rather die
Than ever leave me
I haven’t seen her face since then
And if the law don’t get her, then I will
Four little diamonds
Mere – you could always karate chop Tom on the chin as I take photos of it!
I just want a little ELO. I need me some ELO.
Tom? could you burn me some ELO? mp3’s? Mr Blue Sky? Evil Woman? Turn to Stone? Time? I’m starting to feel woozy….
Tom can hook you up!!
Mere – I got into ELO because of you. I first listened to Time at your house – on the turntable in the living room – and from the first strains of Yours Truly 2095 (you know how the beginning goes? with that electric keyboard??) – I thought:
I MUST HAVE THIS.
ELO rocks. I wish I’d been around to see Out Of The Blue in concert, with the giant spaceship for a stage…
ELO rocks. I wish I’d been around to see Out Of The Blue in concert, with the giant spaceship for a stage…
Oops. Technical dificulties. Sorry…
Ok, I just checked in- I have been blitzkreiging my classroom, as I have openhouse on Tuesday. I will get you your ELO, Mere. I’m on it!!! Sorry for the delay!!