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Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I was going to suggest what I got for my sax-playing brother several years ago--the Zoot Muppet action figure. However, I just found out that ebay has it for anywhere from $120 to $235!! I think I'm going to call him and see if he still has his.
Does he have a favorite piece to play? Or a favorite musician who write/popularized a piece? You could always look for a piece of vintage sheet music and frame it. I did it for my dad with a Navy song, and he was over the moon.
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Cowboy Monkeys Riding Dogs Herding Goats
Deciding on America’s best monkey/dog rodeo act is kind of like an Elvis versus The Beatles argument. On the one hand you have the individual achievements of Whiplash and on the other the shared genius of Team Ghost Riders. Both acts have been performing for crowds of thousands across the country for many years. Not only at rodeo events, but also at state fairs and an ever-increasing number of minor league baseball games each year.
In either case it is a collaborative effort between monkey and canine. Specifically white-headed capuchin monkeys in diminutive saddles astride border collies–very smart herding dogs, who I think it is safe to say are doing the bulk of the real work in these acts. The monkeys are there to give an (almost) human face to the show. And wear a sombrero, when needed. While it does seem that the monkeys are, um, “attached” to their steeds, they also do seem to be happy with the ride and can sometimes be seen petting or patting the collies while they are in action.
Coming in a little late, but best wishes for Gud and family.
Oy - wording on "final comments" for my self-appraisal? So far all I have is "In conclusion, I am fucking awesome. Please give me more money."